What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss

What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss

Welcome to the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss Podcast! On this podcast, you will find support and encouragement for pregnancy loss at all stages, whether you were early in your pregnancy or experienced a stillbirth. You are safe, seen, and deeply understood here.Hi, I’m Sharna, I am a loss mum myself and a mum to a beautiful rainbow baby. I am a projector in human design which means I am here to guide you to a new way of being, thinking, or healing. I know what it is like to personally live through the soul shattering experience of pregnancy loss. Out of my healing, I became a Trauma Informed Coach, Self-healing spiral practitioner and a womb light practitioner. I knew that my experience wasn’t the end of my story and I am here to show you that it isn’t the end of yours. You don’t have to ever find meaning in your loss but there is meaning in your life after loss & you deserve to heal.On this podcast, you will find what I wish I knew before my pregnancy loss, guest experts expanding on important topics, and overall valuable information about pregnancy loss and healing and recovery after.I would love to connect further with you on my Instagram: @instituteofhealing_pl or @sharnasouthan and you can also find out more information about The Pregnancy Loss Practitioner Certification here: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/healing-through-loss-blueprint.

Episodes

October 6, 2024 43 mins

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with children's book author Rory H. Mather, who shares the emotional journey he and his wife went through while trying to grow their family.

Rory candidly recounts the challenges of IVF, multiple miscarriages, and the devastating loss of their daughter Evie.

Yet through the pain, Rory found a way to honour Evie’s legacy by creating a heartfelt picture book, My Little Star, which n...

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In this heartfelt and raw conversation, Beka shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy loss, the complexities of grief, and how she found healing in the aftermath.

She opens up about the importance of owning your story, using the right language to describe your experience, and finding community in shared loss. Beka also emphasises the significance of giving space to feel emotions fully and how these practices ha...

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In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of supporting women through pregnancy loss and infertility from a trauma-informed perspective.

We explore how unprocessed trauma can impact mental and physical health, the i...

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In this heartfelt episode, our guest opens up about the profound journey of navigating loss, healing, and finding hope.

She shares the story behind her newly released children's book, inspired by her daughter's experiences and her own as a mother, following a missed miscarriage.

Together, they turned a deeply personal and challenging time into a meaningful project to help other families and children dealing with similar lo...

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In this heartfelt and empowering episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked experiences of birth trauma and pregnancy loss.

Lisa shares her personal journey, discussing the pain, isolation, and profound transformation that follow these life-altering events.

Through practices like yoni steaming, Closing of the Bones ceremonies, and castor oil packs, she introduces us to the healing rituals that help women reconnect wit...

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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jennifer Robertson, a fertility coach, holistic life coach, and the inspiring author of The Injustice of Infertility.

Jennifer shares her seven-year journey through infertility and pregnancy loss, offering raw insights and practical tools that have helped her and countless women worldwide reclaim hope and joy.

Together, we explore the emotional complexities of pregnancy after los...

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In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the journey of finding purpose and fulfilment beyond motherhood.

Our guest, Lana Manikowski, shares her personal story of navigating the unexpected path of a childless future after years of fertility treatments.

From the loneliness and self-judgment to the empowering decision to create a thriving community, Lana opens up about how she transformed her pain into a mission to help ...

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In this heartfelt episode of the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss podcast, we are joined by Domenique Rice, a devoted mother and advocate who navigates the complex journey of grief after stillbirth.

Domenique shares her personal story of losing her son, TJ, at 36 and a half weeks, and the transformative path she’s walked since then.

Domenique discusses her role as a bereaved mother of five, an advocate for stillbirt...

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In this deeply moving episode of What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss, we sit down with Katherine Cribbs, who shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her son, Liam, to stillbirth at 38 weeks and four days.

Katherine opens up about the overwhelming grief, the challenges of navigating a world that often misunderstands or dismisses the depth of her pain, and the strength she finds in honouring Liam’s memory.

Katherine d...

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Welcome to another heartfelt episode of the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss podcast. In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Melissa Desveaux, a mother of two boys and four angel babies, who resides in Sydney with her family.

Melissa is not only a devoted mother but also a best-selling author of seven books and an author consultant who helps others share their stories and make an impact in the world. Meliss...

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Welcome to today’s episode of our special series on postnatal support for bereaved mothers.

This is DAY TWO of the 3 Day Postnatal Intensive I facilitated.

Make sure to grab the replays to gain the value of the whole 3 days PLUS Guest Speakers HERE

In today’s discussion, we delve deeper into the unique challenges and needs of mothers experiencing postnatal periods after a lo...

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Episode 52: In this heartfelt episode, we are joined by the courageous Emily Baines, who shares her journey through the trials of molar pregnancy, early miscarriage, and pregnancy after loss.

**NOTE: I apologise if there is any parts of this episode where I mention needs editing **

Emily discusses her experiences, from the initial shock and grief to finding a supportive community and eventually giving birth to her son, Le...

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Welcome to the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast.

In this episode, we are joined by the inspiring Louise Siwicki, a global award-winning holistic fertility specialist, hypnotherapist, and miracle mindset coach.

Louise & I will also be a part of the FIRST EVER - Australian Fertility Summit - where you can still get your tickets: https://australianfertilitysummit.com.au/ 

Happening Saturday 20th...

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Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the crucial first day of our 5-Day Holistic Pregnancy Loss Retreat.

(Grab the replays to listen to Day 2-5 HERE )

Today, we're focusing on Emotional Literacy, an essential skill for anyone seeking to support and understand those navigating the complex journey of pregnancy loss.

Episode Overview:

In today’s session, we explore the power of Emotional Liter...

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In this heartfelt episode of the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast, host Sharna Southan sits down with Chris Wood, a father who has faced immense challenges and loss. 

Chris shares his profound journey through fertility issues, multiple miscarriages, and the neonatal loss of his son, Liam. 

With raw honesty, he discusses the emotional toll of these experiences and the strength he dra...

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PART TWO. If you haven't listened to Part One, I encourage you to check that out & come back.

Welcome back to the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast for the second part of our enlightening discussion on grief, healing, and personal transformation. 

In this episode, we dive deeper into the journey of grief, exploring the power of journaling and meditation, and how these practices can he...

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PART ONE - with Tara Accardo


In this heartfelt episode, Shana Southan, the host of "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss," is joined by the inspiring Tara Accardo.

Tara shares her deeply personal journey of losing both parents to cancer within six months and the subsequent emotional turmoil she faced. She discusses how she found her way through the darkness, embracing the concept that "losses become gains." T...

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Welcome to the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast, hosted by Sharna Southan. 

In this heartfelt episode, we are joined by Rachel Schaben, a cosmetologist from Lincoln, who shares her profound journey through multiple pregnancy losses, the loss of her nephew, and her path to finding purpose in helping others.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • Navigating Multiple Losses: Rachel’s personal experience w...
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Welcome to Episode 46 of the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast.

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the challenging yet transformative journey of moving beyond infertility.

Join us as we discuss the emotional and mental shifts that come with embracing a life unexpected, featuring insights from those who've walked this path.

Episode Highlights:

  1. Shifting Perspectives: How to transf...
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In this profoundly touching episode of "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss," our compassionate host, Sharna, welcomes Erika, who courageously shares her heart-rending yet ultimately hopeful journey through infertility, IVF treatments, and pregnancy loss. 

For the first time, Erika recounts her path to motherhood, highlighting the critical role of spiritual growth, the healing power of love, and the signifi...

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